Louis Riel grave
February 29, 2024
Louis Riel founder of Manitoba and voice of the Métis
On my walk through the serene St. Boniface Cathedral Cemetery overlooking the Red River in Winnipeg, Manitoba, I came upon the grave of one of Canada’s most complex and iconic figures—the leader of the Métis people and founder of Manitoba, Louis Riel. Born in St. Boniface, in the Red River Settlement, Louis Riel’s heritage was […]